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Inside:
Recent Retirees
Meet CCC&TI’s New Women’s
Basketball Coaches
FPA’s 09-10 Season
Brazillian Exchange
Green Forum
.....and much more!
The campus voice of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
C h r o n i c l e
CALDWELL
What’s Happening on Campus
August 2009 Vol 42, No. 11
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Calendar
August
25 Watauga Welcome Back, 11:30 to
1 pm and 5:30 to 7 pm; Watauga
Campus
Alpha Omega Club Meeting, 12
noon; E-310
26 Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; E-301
Write Wise Wednesdays: “What’s
the Writing Center?” 8:15 am and
12:15 pm; F 219
27 Watauga Campus Blood Drive,
9:30 am to 2 pm; Watauga
Campus.
Wise-Up Workshop, “Orientation
Series: Blackboard Features” 12
noon; F 219
September
1-3 Watauga Campus SGA Elections
1 Alpha Omega Club, 12 noon; E
310
Wise-Up Workshop, “Orientation
Series: Student Services,” 12
noon; H- 322
2 Write Wise Wednesdays: “Getting
Started: Brainstorming
Strategies,��� 8:15 am or 12:15 pm;
F 219
Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; E-301
3 Wise-Up Workshop, “Orientation
Series: Online Services,” 12 noon;
F 219
4 Last Day for Dodgeball
Intramural Sign Ups - 8 am to 5
pm; E-121
7 Labor Day Holiday - Institution
Closed
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center Kicks Off “Showcase of Stars” with
Coasters, Platters and Marvelettes.
The J.E. Broyhill Civic Center will jump start its 2009-2010 “Showcase of Stars” season with a high-energy
concert featuring Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, the Platters and the Marvelettes on Thursday, September 17 at
7:30 pm.
Headlining the show will be the
Orignial Cornell Gunter’s Coasters.
Cornell Gunter was a member of
the legendary group The Coasters
from 1958 to 1961 along with Carl
Gardner, Billy Guy and Will "Dub"
Jones. The group ranked as one of
the most popular groups in
America and was the first vocal
group to be inducted into the Rock
N' Roll Hall of Fame. With a string
of hits such as “Charlie Brown,”
“Searchin',” “Youngblood,” “Yakety
Yak,” “Love Potion No. 9,” and
“Little Egypt” just to name a few,
the group had a profound impact
on early Rock-N-Roll and their
music resonates with young and old alike.
In 1962 Gunter departed the Coasters and in 1963 formed his own group, Cornell Gunter's Coasters until
his untimely death in 1990. Upon Cornell's death, Charlie D, who in 1963 joined Cornell and shortly after
became one of his Coasters and sang with him for many years, vowed to carry on the tradition of excel-lence
he shared with Gunter and subsequently won the right to continue to use the name Cornell Gunter's
Coasters Inc. and have performed non-stop since then.
The group weaves together a high-energy night of entertainment as they perform all the favorite hits from
the golden years of Rock-N-Roll while making your laugh with their feel-good shtick. The Coasters’ upbeat
music and positive energy make everyone have a good time. It doesn't matter if you don't know the words,
or remember the songs - the band will make you part of its show.
Teaming up with thr Coasters are legendary Motown hit-makers the Platters and the Marvelettes.
Together these groups offer a blast from the past that will have you out of your seat and dancing in the
aisles.
The Platters will roll out their sweet ballads. "Twilight Time," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Only You"
as the perfect contrast to up beat, energetic Coasters. Lead vocalist Derek David shines in belting out these
hits, backed up by Curtis Bridgeforth, Arnold Parker and Kristy Brooks (who has ties to the original band).
The Platters allow the audience to be caught up in their tender melodies in an understated performance.
The Marvelettes were Motown’s first group to have a No. 1 song on the Billboard charts, and when they
hit the stage, they bring the magic back to life again with their hit single, “Please Mr. Postman.” Their soul-ful
stage presence and charisma inspires the audience with toe-tapping, hand-clapping tunes.
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A night of rock and roll legends and soulful hits will bring you to your feet. The timeless music of Cornell
Gunter's Coasters, the Platters and the Marvelettes can be enjoyed by all generations as they embody the
meaning of feel good music and talented entertainers.
The show is set for Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the show are $27 for adults and $15 for
students and children. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at
828-726-2407 or visit www.broyhillcenter.com.
Hendersons Retire After Long History with CCC&TI.
To say that things have come full circle for Dianne and Tommy Henderson would probably be an under-statement.
After 40 years of marriage and two long, successful careers, they are retiring from Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute, the same institution where they met and fell in love as stu-dents
in 1968.
Both Dianne and Tommy came to CCC&TI in 1968 just out of high school. Dianne was working on her
associate’s degree in Business Administration and Tommy was enrolled in the automotive program. The
two met while attending the college and married in 1969. Both moved on to the workforce before finishing
their degrees and started careers that would eventually bring
them back home to CCC&TI.
Dianne worked at Broyhill Furniture Industries from 1969 until
1980. In 1981, she took a position as Bookkeeper with Willow
Street Middle School and then with Gamewell Middle School.
When a position opened up in 1983 at CCC&TI in the Life Skills
Center (now Basic Skills), Dianne was encouraged by the direc-tor
of the program and a co-worker to apply for the position.
“At first I wasn’t interested,” she says, “but it was closer to
home and I knew I could take classes for free and finish my
degree. I always wanted to continue my education so I decided
to apply.”
While working at the college, Dianne completed her associate’s
degree in business in 1989 and went on to earn her bachelor’s
degree from Appalachian State University in 1996.
Over the years, Dianne has worked as Basic Skills Center
Secretary from 1983 to 1996. From there, she became Huskins
Program Coordinator where she served for three years. In 1999,
Dianne moved on to the Financial Aid office where she worked
as a Financial Aid Officer and Veterans Coordinator before
becoming Director of Financial Aid in 2000. In 2008, Dianne
became Assistant to the Executive Vice President.
While Dianne’s career has been varied and she has served in
many areas of the college over the years, she says one thing has
unified her experiences here. “The programs I’ve worked with
have always been very student-oriented programs. I’ve enjoyed
helping the students because I know where they’re coming
from,” she says. “I wanted them to know that if they wanted
something badly enough, anything is possible. It just takes
time.”
When asked what she’ll miss most about the college, Dianne is
quick to answer. “I’ll miss the people,” she says simply. “The
wonderful thing about this place is that you become a family.
People really care about each other. I’ve made a lot of friends.
I’ve had some great times and a lot of fun!”
For Tommy, who returned to CCC&TI in 1997 as Autobody Instructor with both the curriculum and
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Pictured above is Dianne
Henderson. Below is
Tommy Henderson.
Note to
Students
EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY:
A CCC&TI college ID
badge or driver’s
license is required to
access Pell Grant
(FAFSA), all
scholarships, WIA,
TAA, etc. in the
bookstore. The
Student’s 7-digit
student ID number is
also required. This is
mandated by the
government.
Have this information
ready for every
purchase you make.
Huskins programs, it’s also the people that he’ll miss most- specifically, his students. “I will miss my stu-dents
deeply,” he says. “I’ll really miss my high school students because of their energy, excitement and
eagerness to learn.”
Before returning to CCC&TI, Tommy, who is an ASE Certified Master Technician, worked several years as
an autobody technician at Church’s Autubody in Granite Falls and nearly 17 years as Bodyshop Foreman
with Caldwell Freightlines.
But it’s his work with students that has been the most rewarding. Tommy says his students have been like
adopted children for both him and Dianne. “Over the years, we’ve been to weddings, graduations, and even
had some students bring their own families back for us to meet,” said Tommy who’s also taken his own
time to mentor one high school senior each year since starting his teaching career at CCC&TI. “My stu-dents
are what I’m here for. My main objective has always been to turn them into technicians and make
their lives better.”
Both Dianne and Tommy agree that CCC&TI has been a great place to work. “I didn’t see my work at
CCC&TI as a job,” Tommy says. “It was an opportunity to pass on my knowledge to my students and to
make a difference in their lives. When you can stand back and see that you’ve made a difference, that’s
reward enough.” Dianne agrees. “It’s the best place we’ve ever worked,” she says. “The key is to find where
you fit and when you fit, it’s hard to leave. Retirement is bittersweet. But this is a good place to go out on
and we have a new phase in our lives to begin.”
After their upcoming retirement, Dianne and Tommy, who have already sold their home in Hudson, will be
moving to the Charlotte area to be closer to their daughter and two granddaughters. The Hendersons hope
to find a home they can work on together and also plan to continue biking, golfing and traveling together.
Tommy says he’ll also be working to restore two old Chevrolet Corvettes and one day hopes to fix up a car
for each of his granddaughters. “Retirement for me will be a lot of family time,” he says.
Congratulations to Dianne and Tommy Henderson on their retirement!
CCC&TI Welcomes New Women’s Basketball Coach and
Assistant.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently announced that Rick Heavner will be the new
Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball program. Assisting Heavner will be Haley Barrett.
Heavner brings several years of coaching experience to the CCC&TI program, as well as a firm belief in the
importance of the community college system. Heavner, who dropped out of high school, worked for 13
years in the furniture industry before deciding to come back to school to finish his education. After two
years at Catawba Valley Community College, he attended Lenoir Rhyne University, where he earned his
bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1998. After earning his degree, Heavner joined the faculty and
coaching staff at South Caldwell High School as an assistant with both the men’s and women’s teams.
Heavner also spent two years as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at CVCC and then served as an assistant
coach at Lenoir Rhyne University, all while continuing to teach full time at South Caldwell High School.
When Heavner and wife, Stephanie, decided to adopt a child, Heavner took a break from coaching to focus
on his family. He says that the opportunity at CCC&TI was just what he needed to get back in the game. “I
am very excited to be taking on the program at CCC&TI. I think that community colleges are an important
part of the community. They give opportunities both educationally and athletically that some people might
not otherwise get,” he says. “I wouldn’t be where I am today and wouldn’t have had the opportunity to fur-ther
my education and play college basketball myself, had it not been for the community college system.”
Heavner says he hopes to bring some stability to the CCC&TI Women’s Basketball Program and is most
excited about working with the students. “Coach is just a fancy word for teacher,” he says. “I am looking
forward to teaching these students about basketball. There are lots of things you can learn through sports
that will stay with you throughout life.”
Assisting Heavner in the coming season will be local standout Haley Barrett. Barrett, who is a native of
Caldwell County and a 2005 graduate of South Caldwell High School, was a star player during her fresh-men
year. “She was one of the best women players I have ever seen,” says Heavner. Unfortunately, an
injury landed Barrett on the sidelines during her sophomore year. Despite battling continued injuries and 4
knee surgeries during her high school career, Barrett still earned a full scholarship to play at Winthrop 3
For up-to-date
schedule information,
check the Web.
www.cccti.edu
CCC&TI is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.
University but, due to her injuries, was unable to play
and enrolled at Chowan University for one semester
before returning to Caldwell County for personal rea-sons.
Over the last year, Barrett has traveled to Peru for mis-sion
work, has spent three months working on a Dude
Ranch in Colorado, and has helped coach at West
Caldwell High School. Barrett hopes to make her time at
CCC&TI productive as she is already enrolled for the fall
semester in CCC&TI’s autobody program.
Both Heavner and Barrett are excited about the coming
year and are busy recruiting for the fall. The first prac-tice,
along with open tryouts will be held on October 1
and 2.
Any student interested in women’s basketball at CCC&TI
should contact Head Coach Rick Heavner at 828-726-
2388.
CCC&TI’s Tony Lingle to Retire
Over the last 48 years, Tony Lingle’s career has taken him from employee and manag-er
to trainer and educator. Now, after nearly a half-century of working with local busi-nesses
and students, he is set to retire.
Lingle began his career in 1961 in the local furniture industry and moved quickly to a
management position. In 1974, he came to Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute where he earned his associate’s degree while continuing to work
part-time. From there, he transferred to Appalachian State University where he
earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1976 and his master’s
degree in Economics and Business in 1977.
In 1988, Lingle joined CCC&TI’s Corporate and Continuing Education Department as
an Instructor and Director of Business and Industry Training. Lingle worked with
local businesses to develop and conduct on-site training for their employees. From
there, Lingle eventually became an instructor with CCC&TI’s curriculum business pro-gram
and later was named Director of Business Administration Programs for both the
Caldwell and Watauga Campuses where he has served for the last 12 years.
When asked what he’ll miss most about the college, Lingle says ���Two things – the stu-dents
and the employees. I’ll miss everybody from the administrators and co-workers
to students.” Lingle says the most rewarding part of his time at CCC&TI has been see-ing
the success of his students. “That’s what we’re all about,” he says. “Getting these
students an education, so they can get a job and become productive members of socie-ty.
That’s what has been most meaningful to me.”
After retirement, Lingle and wife, Laura, plan to sell their Lenoir home and move to
Hershey, PA to be closer to their son, Kevin and grandson, Jack. In the meantime,
Lingle says getting the house ready to put on the market will keep him busy.
Congratulations to Tony Lingle on his retirement!
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Pictured is CCC&TI’s newly named
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Rick Heavner, right,
with Assistant Coach Haley Barrett, left.
Tony Lingle
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Summer camp for teachers? Yes, indeed!
During the week of July 20th, CECHS staff gathered for their fourth annual Summer Camp. In preparation for the upcoming school year, staff members
worked for three extended days on team and relationship building activities with new teachers, exploring Caldwell County, and the New Schools Project
(NSP) Learning Lab Initiative.
Participants traveled to Greensboro to spend a day in collaboration with faculty from the other NSP model schools (learning labs). With guidance from
the NSP administrators, teachersl worked in teams to create "big ideas" designed to infuse their curriculum and projects with relevance and rigor. On
the Caldwell County tour, the group explored the communities of Happy Valley, Buffalo Cove, and King's Creek, taking in the many sights of Highway
268 and stopping for a picnic lunch at the Yadkin Valley Community Center along the way. A visit to downtown Lenoir completed the day.
Current staff enjoyed getting to know the new teachers and helping them learn more about CECHS. Orientation activities included: power point slides,
role playing, finding your personality shape, and touring the CCC&TI campus. Relationships, team projects, exploring Caldwell County...all of this may
sound very familiar to CECHS students. Early College instructors really do practice what they teach!
Schedules Announced for Wise-Up Workshops and Write Wise Wednesdays.
Wise-Up is the college’s Workshop Information Series on Education, Understanding, and Professionalism (WISE UP). Wise Up provides students
with a wide range of non-credit informal educational opportunities, on a monthly basis, on topics ranging from Time Management to Learning Styles to
Managing Anxiety and dealing with substance issues. The Fall 2009 schedule of WISE-UP Workshops is listed below.
Write Wise Wednesdays are thirty-minute workshops on the Caldwell and Watauga Campuses. These workshops provide students with the skills to
make them successful writers. Techniques learned in these workshops will help students save time on writing and researching. Topics include strategies
for specific parts of the writing and researching processes and documentation styles.
These brief and concise workshops are offered twice on Wednesdays at 8:15 and 12:15 and designed for all levels of writers. A complete schedule is listed
below and can always be found on the Writing Center tab on Blackboard. Watauga Campus writing workshops are also listed below and on the student
workshop schedule.
For writing-related questions, please call the Writing Center on the Caldwell Campus at 828.726.2722 or the Watauga Campus at 828.297.2185, exten-sion
5292, or contact us online at writingcenter@cccti.edu
Pictured above are the participants from the 4th Annual CECHS Staff Summer Camp.
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Caldwell Campus - WISE-UP Schedule
Fall 2009
Date Workshop Room
Tues, Aug. 25 Orientation series: Intro to Student Email , Blackboard, and WebAdvisor F 217, 218, 219
Thur, Aug. 27 Orientation series: Blackboard Features F 219
Tues, Sept. 1 Orientation series: Student Services H 322
Thur, Sept. 3 Orientation series: Online Services F 219
Thur, Sept. 10 Academic Skills: Overcoming Math Anxiety H 322
Tues, Sept. 15 Academic Skills: Word 2007 F 219
Tues, Sept. 22 Academic Skills: Overcoming Writing Anxiety H 322
Thur, Sept. 24 Academic Skills: Graphing Calculator H 322
Tues, Sept. 29 Research: NC Live F 219
Thur, Oct. 1 Academic Skills: Test-taking and Study Skills H 322
Tues, Oct. 6 Academic Skills: Time Management H 322
Thur, Oct. 15 Research: Evaluation of Web Sources F 219
Tues, Oct. 20 Academic Skills: Registration Advising and WebAdvisor F 219
Thur, Oct. 22 Academic Skills: Power Point Presentations F 219
Tues, Oct. 27 Academic Skills: The Basics of Oral Presentations H 322
Thurs, Oct. 29 Research: MLA and APA Formatting F 219
Thur, Nov. 12 Novel Discussion: Mountains Beyond Mountains H 322
Caldwell Campus - Write Wise Wednesdays
All Write Wise Wednesdays workshops are held in F-218 on the Caldwell Campus
from 8:15-8:45 and from 12:15-12:45.
Date Topic
August 26: What’s the Writing Center?: An Orientation to Campus and Online Services
September 2: Getting Started: Brainstorming Strategies
September 9: Introductions & Conclusions
September 16: Body Paragraphs
September 23: Avoiding Common Grammatical Errors
September 30: Keep Reading: Making Your Writing Better
October 7: Can’t I Just Google It?: Search Engines & Web Directories
October 21: Tailor-made Research for YOUR Classes
October 28: Found It Online: Evaluating Electronic Resources
November 4: MLA
November 18: APA
December 2: Getting Hired: Cover Letters (8:15) and Resumes (12:15)
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CCC&TI Watauga Campus: Fall, 2009 Workshops:
Topic Date & Time Location
Making the Grade: How to Excel in College (D. Freeman) Thursday, 8/27/09, 12:10-12:55 Room 120
Show Me the Money: Financial Aid for College (J. Lentz) Friday, 9/4/09, 2:00-2:45, Room 120
Go Figure: Using Calculators Effectively (Math Faculty) Thursday, 9/10/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Ace It: How to Study and Take Tests (N. Leonard) Tuesday, 9/15/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea (S. Shaut) Thursday, 9/17/09, 5:30-7:00, Room 112
Add It Up: Overcoming Math Anxiety (Math Faculty) Thursday, 9/24/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Finding Information: NC Live Research (J. Bailey) Tuesday, 9/29/09, 2:00-2:45, Rm 105 (Library)
Wednesday, 9/30/09, 5:00-5:45, Rm 105 (Library)
Write Right: College-Level Paper Writing (W. Reynolds) Friday, 10/2/09, 2:00-2:45, Room 120
Track It Down: On-Line Research Strategies (H. Wright) Friday, 10/9/09, 1:00-1:45, Room 102
Prove It: Documenting Research Papers (T. Hearron) Thursday, 10/15/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Recollections: Remembering Academic Material (D. Freeman) Thursday, 10/22/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Write On: Overcoming Writing Anxiety (W. Reynolds) Tuesday, 10/27/09, 5:15-6:00, Room 120
Psychologically Speaking: APA Documentation (T. Hearron) Tuesday, 11/3/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Just Do It: Online Registration & Student Email (B. Watson & K. Jones) Thursday, 11/5/09, 3:00-3:45, Room 102
Tuesday, 11/10/09, 3:45-4:30, Room 102
Chill: Stress Management Strategies & Skills (L. Wollpert & K. Golden) Thursday, 11/19/09, 12:10-12:55, Rm WOTF-101
To the Point: Constructing Power-Point Presentations (H. Wright) Friday, 11/20/09, 1:00-1:45, Room 102
Relativity: Enhancing Interpersonal Relations (J. Freeman) Tuesday, 11/24/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
The Bottom Line: Successful Job Interviews (N. Leonard) Friday, 12/4/09, 2:00-2:45, Room 120
Netiquette: Etiquette on the Internet (W. Reynolds) Tuesday, 12/8/09, 5:15-6:00, Room 102
News, Notes & Nods
CCC&TI
Debbie Mitchell, Director, Landscape Gardening, was chosen as the President of the North Carolina Community College
Horticulture Instructor Association (NCCCHIA). “This is a tremendous honor and one which she is very much deserving,” said
Mark Barber, Department Chair, Industrial and Public Service. “We are extremely proud of her.” Congratulations to Debbie
Mitchell!
Foothills Performing Arts announces Its 2009 – 2010 season.
On September 11, 2009 Foothills Performing Arts will open its 2009-2010 Season with the two-man production of Greater Tuna. The
side-splitting comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band
of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful
as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals. Starring theatre veterans, Bill Morgan and Peter Bost.
This production, which is directed by Joshua Scott, is created by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard who took it to Broadway.
Published by Samuel French.
The fall production in October 2009 is Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts which will surprise modern audiences with some of the issues that it dis-cusses.
Helene Alving is about to dedicate an orphanage she has built in the memory of her dead husband, Captain Alving. She has built
the orphanage to deplete her husband's wealth so that their son, Osvald, might not inherit anything from him. Osvald (whom she had
sent away so that he would not be corrupted by his father) is dying, and (worse) has fallen in love with Regina Engstrand, Mrs. Alving's
maid. How will the play end? This drama is one of Ibsen’s most powerful works, but also one of his most controversial. Directed by
Michael Philyaw. This play is already cast and stars, Beth Woodard and Caleb Sigmon as the Alvings.
Spend December 2009 in a festive mood, as the Farndale ladies mount another assault on the classics with their stage version of A
Christmas Carol. They enthusiastically portray a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren't), engi-neer
some novel audience participation while bravely contending with an intrusive PA system . The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate
Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of “A Christmas Carol” is "Another classic dramatic massacre that enthralls. "-
Independent. Written by Walter Zerlin Jnr. and published by Samuel French, Inc. Directed by Scott Woodard. Auditions will be held
7:00pm on Oct. 12 & 13, 2009.
February 2010 rings in the new year with, Don’t Dress for Dinner, a frenetic case of mistaken identity with more twists than a corkscrew.
When Jacqueline decides to visit her mother for a few days, her husband Bernard sees an opportunity for a cozy weekend with his new
mistress. His bachelor pal Robert calls to announce his return from Hong Kong, so Bernard invites him along as his alibi, also hiring a
Cordon Bleu-level cook to cater a delicious dinner. But when Jacqueline realizes Robert is coming for a visit everything changes, and the
high speed farce begins—one impossible situation leads to another! Written by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon, and pub-lished
by Samuel French. Directed by John Hogan, auditions will be 7:00pm on December 14 & 15, 2009.
The spring production for April 2009 will be Dairy Queen Days. Sixteen-year-old Trout Moseley discovers the weight his family name
carries when he returns to the Georgia mill town founded by his great-grandfather. There Trout's father, Joe Pike Moseley, a Methodist
minister whose wife has been hospitalized for depression, struggles to regain his faith while Trout reacquaints himself with a colorful
assortment of relatives. Trout takes refuge in a job at the local Dairy Queen, and becomes involved with an angry, young woman whose
bitter father is trying to unionize the mill workers. Mr. Bob Inman tells this story with humor, compassion and a sense of baffling sad-ness
at the ways relationships can go wrong. Published by Dramatic Publishing and directed by Beth Woodard, auditions will be held
March 8 & 9, 2010 at 7:00pm.
Foothills will wrap up its season in July 2010 with The Beloved Dearly. Twelve year old Ernie is always looking for a fast buck. This
time, the middle-school tycoon stumbles onto a money-making bonanza: pet funerals for kids. He hires Dusty to decorate the burial
boxes and Tony to dig the holes, but his prize find is a tomboy named Swimming Pool who delivers a crying jag not to be missed. It's
only after his own pet departs for the canine hereafter that Ernie realizes just how much more there is to life (and death) than making
money. A comedy written by Doug Cooney and published by The Dramatic Publishing Company, auditions will be held April 26 & 27,
2010; 7pm. Resumes are being accepted for Artistic & Technical Director for this production.
Show Dates:
GREATER TUNA – September 11-13 & 18-20, 2009
GHOSTS – October 16-18 & 23-25, 2009
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY’S PRODUCTION OF A Christmas
Carol – December 11-13 & 18-20, 2009
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER – February 19-21 & 26-28, 2010
DAIRY QUEEN DAYS – April 23-25 & April 30 - May 2, 2010
THE BELOVED DEARLY – July 9-11 & 16-18, 2010
Those who are interested in applying for Artistic Director or Technical Director should write to Foothills Performing Arts / 2855 Hickory
Blvd. / Hudson, NC 28645. Interviews will be scheduled. All auditions and performances will be in the FPA Theater located in building
“B” on the campus of CCC & TI on Hwy 321. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00pm with Sunday matinees at 3:00pm.
Ticket prices are Adult - $10 / Senior - $8 / Student & Child - $6. Season Tickets are on sale for $35.00 for six visits and are good for
one year from ticket purchase date.
For more information please call 828-726-2318 or check our web site: www.foothillsperformingarts.org
Email: foothillsperformingarts.nc@gmail.com
Foothills Performing Arts Willy Award Banquet
The Board of Directors of Foothills Performing Arts will hold the annual Willy Award Banquet to recognize 2008-2009 productions on
Saturday, August 29, 2009 upstairs at the JE Broyhill Civic Center beginning with a Silent Auction at 6:00pm. Items for auction
include: theatre tickets to Barter Theatre, Blowing Rock Stage Co., Foothills Performing Arts, The HUB Dinner Theatre, and a Caldwell
Co. High School Main Stage Performance Package; dining certificates for auction include: Fatz Café, Ruby Tuesday Restaurant, and
Sagebrush Steakhouse. Other items from local artists and businesses will be available. A dinner buffet at 6:30pm will be catered by
the JE Broyhill Civic Center Catering Service and the cost is $10.00.
Up for awards are the cast and production staff of -
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY’S
PRODUCTION OF Macbeth Directed by Scott Woodard
THE RAINDROP WALTZ Directed by Michael Philyaw & Gwen Gibson
A TUNA CHRISTMAS Directed by Joshua Scott
THE MEMORY OF WATER Directed by Vaun Healey
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN Directed by Dr. Pat Looper
LOST IN YONKERS Directed by Peter Bost
Special awards, the Doug Carter and the Volunteer of the Year, will go to those who have contributed so much to community theatre in
Caldwell County.
The public is invited to attend dinner and to enjoy the auction and entertainment as we celebrate with our volunteers and season ticket
holders. Call 828-726-2318 by August 20th for reservations .
Repowering our Region: Conference Highlights ‘Green’ Revolution
How would you feel if you were buying groceries with no checkout each time you shopped, and the store sent you a bill at the end of the
month? Imagine putting gas in your car without being able to read the price at the pump, and the station bills you at the end of the
month. That’s exactly how we pay for our utilities now, said Harry Wingo, keynote speaker for the recent green forum, “Re-Powering
our Region: Building Profit By Being Green.” More than 200 participants turned out for the free regional event hosted at the J.E.
Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.
Wingo serves as the policy counsel for cybersecurity and energy at Google in Washington, D.C. He, along with many other expert speak-ers
and panelists, were on hand recently to raise awareness of energy efficient practices, so that consumers, businesses and area leaders
can work together to build a greener workforce and increase savings.
Wingo shared Google’s current development of the Smartgrid. Through this new technology, consumers would be able to view power
usage through a graph on their computers, making it easier to monitor and conserve electricity. The graph would show spikes and peak
electricity times, which would lead to a different way of thinking about usage. Google’s goal is to gain information from utility compa-nies
and make information easier for consumers to understand, said Wingo. Legislation on this technology is still pending.
CCC&TI President Ken Boham helped kick off the event, sharing several noteworthy collaborations during a special opening dinner
held Thursday night. In addition to valuable instruction for the emerging green workforce, he cited such projects as the college’s new
energy performance contract with Trane Comfort Solutions to help reduce the institution’s carbon footprint with guaranteed savings
that will offset current energy usage. Also, a Greenhouse to Greenhouse project initiated by Google and Caldwell County will use green-house
gas emissions to allow the college to power a greenhouse lab turning landfill methane into an energy and education asset.
Friday’s panelist Scott Suddreth of Building Performance Engineering in Boone, NC was applauded for his remark that we are not in an
energy crisis today. It is simply a decision on where to get energy, he said. “We are leaving the information age and moving into the
green technology age,” he added.
“It starts with our homes,” said Suddreth, “where 20 to 40 percent of energy is wasted through ductwork, attics and crawlspaces.” He
added Habitat for Humanity homes are now built with a guaranteed
electric bill of approximately $15 per month, or the contractor will fix
the problem and pay the overage.
Charlie Nobles, North American Sales Manager for Tyco Electronics,
pointed to remarkable efficiency methods currently being used over-seas.
Tyco Electronics manufactures the power meters, connectors
and lighting elements that get power from one place to the other.
Street lighting systems in Europe, for instance, use special sensors
that receive input from traffic and weather conditions to power down
when possible, he said. He also pointed out the number of wind
farms overseas that provide power solely with onshore and offshore
wind. There is stimulus money for these things, said Nobles.
Quint David of the Renewable Energy Initiative at Appalachian State
University provided an onsite display of the Daisy trailer, much like
the new green mobile that CCC&TI will hit the road with soon. The
trailer includes hands-on demonstrations, such as a small pop-up
wind turbine, a solar pathfinder that measures how much sun is
available daily at a given location, and information on wind site
analysis, which estimates the annual miles per hour of wind power.
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is one of the first utility
companies in the state to implement programs, such as GreenSmart,
mandated by NC Energy legislation in 2007, according to Brian Crutchfield, director of sustainable development. The company had a
live demonstration of the new CFL lightbulbs, which may be purchased through Blue Ridge at a discounted rate. A 13-watt bulb actual-ly
appears brighter than a standard 60-watt bulb, uses less electricity and has a useful life of nearly eight years. Crutchfield also
announced the state’s first Green Tax holiday Nov. 6-8 that will apply to all Energy Star Appliances.
The conference concluded with information on companies and goods that are already going green in the area, including Foothills
Biodiesel, Textiles/Advanced Materials, DwellBox, Fairfield Chair and Vanir. Approximately a dozen vendors were also on hand for
attendees to get more information on training, products, and additional information.
Both Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and Appalachian State University have a variety of sustainable programs
and instruction. In addition to offering specialized tracts for construction workers, plumbers, HVAC, electricians, business and home-owners,
the two institutions have partnered to provide a Building Performance Institute certification. The program allows contractors
to specialize in sustainable development, high performance building, renewable energy, water management and green landscape
design. CCC&TI also offers its sustainable courses through its new JobsNOW program where students can receive certification in six
months or less.
David Waechter, small business coordinator and instructor at CCC&TI, was excited about the level of interest in the forum. “I heard
people discussing new business opportunities, new business relationships and even the possibility of locating an expanding industry in
Caldwell County all because of this event,” he said. “CCC&TI’s Institute for Sustainable Technology continues to make Caldwell County
a destination for sustainable businesses. We have the tools and infrastructure to educate, attract and develop ‘green’ business in this
area which translates into new jobs for our citizens.”
CCC&TI Vocational and Technical Coordinator and Instructor, Ben Willis, summed it up. “Whether you think this ‘green movement’ is
another ad or not, the government is getting ready to throw billions of dollars into ‘green’ business and industry,” he said. “The ques-tion
you need to ask yourself is - are you prepared to catch it?”
“Re-Powering Our Region: Building Profit By Being Green” was sponsored by Appalachian State University, Blue Ridge Electric
Membership Corp., Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy,
Economic Development Commission of Caldwell County and Google.
For more information on CCC&TI’s Institute for Sustainable Technology or one of several ‘green’ seminars, call 828.726.2284 or for a
recap of the event visit www.cccti.edu/gogreen.
Google’s Harry Wingo speaks at CCC&TI’s
recent Green Forum.
CCC&TI Hosts Brazilian Exchange
A unique exchange program brought 22 students
from Brazil to Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute last month. During their two-week
stay, students from Faculdade Impacta
Technologia and the Universidade do Parlamento
attended classes in information technology and
English as a Second Language, in addition to
immersing themselves in U.S. culture.
The visit grew from a relationship CCC&TI initi-ated
two years ago when a college instructor,
Frederico Castelloes, also a native of Brazil,
expressed interest in offering an instructional
exchange between the two countries as part of
the institution’s global diversity initiatives.
Administrative leaders from CCC&TI began
exploring ways to connect with Brazilian officials
with a short visit in summer 2007. Last summer, CCC&TI President Ken Boham led college officials from both CCC&TI and
Appalachian State University to the country, returning with a formal letter of intent of interest to move forward with an educational
exchange.
“We wanted this to be more than just the traditional cultural exchange,” explained CCC&TI Executive Vice President David Shockley.
“We want this to be meaningful. There are many things both of us can learn,” he said.
In fact, many people have a misconception of Brazil. San Paulo is among the largest financial cities in the world, and the country’s pop-ulation
has exploded to 192 million people. Through technology, CCC&TI hopes to connect economics and business classes with insti-tutions
in Brazil, while their students would like to learn more about information technology.
During the recent visit, students visited the North Carolina Capitol, Department of Commerce, Bio Network, Solar Center and
Centennial Campus in Raleigh and a CCC&TI Board of Trustees meeting, in addition to touring the Dell plant, CommScope and
Appalachian State University. Visitors were also treated to shopping, the local Blackberry Festival, the Highland Games at Grandfather
Mountain, Hickory Alive, a barbecue picnic and dining at several area restaurants. Studies focused on information technology security,
the VMWare Academy, virtualization and new trends, international business, sustainability, the English language and more with pre-sentations
from Google and the state’s Worldview Organization.
The visit concluded with a special graduation ceremony where students were awarded certificates for successful completion of
CCC&TI’s IT Institute and English as a Second Language programs. Dr. Shockley presented certificates to the two participating univer-sities
as well for their dedication in making the program a success.
“This is the beginning of something special,” Shockley told students. “It has been a lot of work, effort, give and take, but today gives
me goosebumps to see this come to pass. You are a joy to be around and the experience has been uplifting for me personally,” he said.
“You are a credit to the Brazilian culture. We want this program to be meaningful, and you are part of the beginning. Congratulations
on your success and in helping us pave the way for the future.”
Dr. Regina Hartley, business department chair, who helped coordinate much of the trip, welcomed the first graduating class. “This is
something unprecedented, the start of something new,” she said. “We are pleased and honored to have you here.”
CCC&TI President Ken Boham said he is excited to see where to program can go from here. The ultimate goal is to have students and
faculty in both countries visit the other country to share ideas and build a strong relationship, he said.
“This is a continuation and strengthening of a relationship we have tried to build,” Boham added. “Our earlier trips to Brazil resulted in
students and faculty coming here. Our hope is, as soon as the budget is willing, that we will be able to reciprocate this exchange.”
Brazilian students from Faculdade Impacte in San Paulo returned home and quickly developed a Youtube video of their visit to North
Carolina. To see it, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0mwtRj46G0
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Tributes - From the Foundation of CCC&TI
Memorial gifts and honoraria are very meaningful ways to express sympathy to a bereaved family or to recognize someone on a special occasion. An indi-vidual’s
legacy will continue to live on through the educational opportunities made possible by these special gifts. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges
the following tributes received May 5, 2009 through July 24, 2009:
In honor of Ashley Walker Bolick to the Dream Scholarship: Jennifer and Howard Hice, Jr.
In honor of Dwight T. and Patricia D. Church: Mrs. Rose C. Church
In honor of Kay Crouch, recipient of the 2009 Great Teacher Award:
- Ms. Amy Cortner
- Mr. Jimmy Council
- Ms. Betty Jolly
- Ms. Nancy Posey
- Ms. Martha Y. Zimmerman
In honor of Helen Hatley on the occasion of Mother’s Day 2009, mother of Ann, to the Helen Hatley Achievement Award: Larry and Ann Houck
In honor of Beverly Jaynes, CCC&TI Basic Skills Department Chair: Ms. Catherine Bennington Jenrette
In honor of Emily Jaynes, CCC&TI Basic Skills Department Chair: Ms. Catherine Bennington Jenrette
In memory of Dwight Church: Mrs. Rose C. Church
In memory of Ellen Cortner, mother-in-law of Amy Cortner, to the Humanities Fund:
- Ms. Camille Annas
- Ms. Margaret Hampson
- Ms. Christina Toy
In memory of Steve Jaynes, husband of Beverly, to the Basic Skills Department Fund:
- Ms. Helen Ball
- Sandy and Ed Blair
- Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Rose Bolick
- Anita and Mike Broach
- Caldwell County Even Start Family Literacy
- Caldwell County Rotary Club
- Kathy and Jimmy Church
- John and Belinda Corpening
- Harry and Bobbie Curtis
- Melissa and Michael Darling
- Ms. Trudi Denise Drum
- Kathy and AP Gardner
- Lloyd and Betty Gentry
- Ms. Maleah J. Haas
- Carolyn and Herman Hansen
- Ms. Nancy Hatley
- Ms. Melinda Hefner
- Jimmy and Nancy Hemphill
- Mr. Darrell Holsclaw
- Sanford and Wanda Isenhour
- Ms. Catherine Bennington Jenrette
- Larry and Ann Keeter
- Ms. Arlene G. Owens
- Judi and William Sale
- Ms. Margaret Coffey Seagle
- Ms. Candace L. Triplett
In memory of Steve Jaynes, husband of Beverly, to the CCC&TI TRIO Program Funds: Ms. Alice Lentz
In memory of her son, Michael, to the W. Michael Pearson Scholarship: Ms. Marjorie Pearson
In memory of Gilma Roberts, former CCC&TI Student Support Services Director and Instructor of Speech, Spanish, and English, to the Gilma Roberts
Scholarship: Gary and Lynda Brown
In memory of Mabel Taylor, mother of CCC&TI Board of Trustee Chair Larry Taylor: Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Boham

Inside:
Recent Retirees
Meet CCC&TI’s New Women’s
Basketball Coaches
FPA’s 09-10 Season
Brazillian Exchange
Green Forum
.....and much more!
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What’s Happening on Campus
August 2009 Vol 42, No. 11
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Calendar
August
25 Watauga Welcome Back, 11:30 to
1 pm and 5:30 to 7 pm; Watauga
Campus
Alpha Omega Club Meeting, 12
noon; E-310
26 Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; E-301
Write Wise Wednesdays: “What’s
the Writing Center?” 8:15 am and
12:15 pm; F 219
27 Watauga Campus Blood Drive,
9:30 am to 2 pm; Watauga
Campus.
Wise-Up Workshop, “Orientation
Series: Blackboard Features” 12
noon; F 219
September
1-3 Watauga Campus SGA Elections
1 Alpha Omega Club, 12 noon; E
310
Wise-Up Workshop, “Orientation
Series: Student Services,” 12
noon; H- 322
2 Write Wise Wednesdays: “Getting
Started: Brainstorming
Strategies,��� 8:15 am or 12:15 pm;
F 219
Recovery Meeting, 12 noon; E-301
3 Wise-Up Workshop, “Orientation
Series: Online Services,” 12 noon;
F 219
4 Last Day for Dodgeball
Intramural Sign Ups - 8 am to 5
pm; E-121
7 Labor Day Holiday - Institution
Closed
J.E. Broyhill Civic Center Kicks Off “Showcase of Stars” with
Coasters, Platters and Marvelettes.
The J.E. Broyhill Civic Center will jump start its 2009-2010 “Showcase of Stars” season with a high-energy
concert featuring Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, the Platters and the Marvelettes on Thursday, September 17 at
7:30 pm.
Headlining the show will be the
Orignial Cornell Gunter’s Coasters.
Cornell Gunter was a member of
the legendary group The Coasters
from 1958 to 1961 along with Carl
Gardner, Billy Guy and Will "Dub"
Jones. The group ranked as one of
the most popular groups in
America and was the first vocal
group to be inducted into the Rock
N' Roll Hall of Fame. With a string
of hits such as “Charlie Brown,”
“Searchin',” “Youngblood,” “Yakety
Yak,” “Love Potion No. 9,” and
“Little Egypt” just to name a few,
the group had a profound impact
on early Rock-N-Roll and their
music resonates with young and old alike.
In 1962 Gunter departed the Coasters and in 1963 formed his own group, Cornell Gunter's Coasters until
his untimely death in 1990. Upon Cornell's death, Charlie D, who in 1963 joined Cornell and shortly after
became one of his Coasters and sang with him for many years, vowed to carry on the tradition of excel-lence
he shared with Gunter and subsequently won the right to continue to use the name Cornell Gunter's
Coasters Inc. and have performed non-stop since then.
The group weaves together a high-energy night of entertainment as they perform all the favorite hits from
the golden years of Rock-N-Roll while making your laugh with their feel-good shtick. The Coasters’ upbeat
music and positive energy make everyone have a good time. It doesn't matter if you don't know the words,
or remember the songs - the band will make you part of its show.
Teaming up with thr Coasters are legendary Motown hit-makers the Platters and the Marvelettes.
Together these groups offer a blast from the past that will have you out of your seat and dancing in the
aisles.
The Platters will roll out their sweet ballads. "Twilight Time," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Only You"
as the perfect contrast to up beat, energetic Coasters. Lead vocalist Derek David shines in belting out these
hits, backed up by Curtis Bridgeforth, Arnold Parker and Kristy Brooks (who has ties to the original band).
The Platters allow the audience to be caught up in their tender melodies in an understated performance.
The Marvelettes were Motown’s first group to have a No. 1 song on the Billboard charts, and when they
hit the stage, they bring the magic back to life again with their hit single, “Please Mr. Postman.” Their soul-ful
stage presence and charisma inspires the audience with toe-tapping, hand-clapping tunes.
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A night of rock and roll legends and soulful hits will bring you to your feet. The timeless music of Cornell
Gunter's Coasters, the Platters and the Marvelettes can be enjoyed by all generations as they embody the
meaning of feel good music and talented entertainers.
The show is set for Thursday, September 17 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the show are $27 for adults and $15 for
students and children. For more information or to reserve your tickets, call the Civic Center Box Office at
828-726-2407 or visit www.broyhillcenter.com.
Hendersons Retire After Long History with CCC&TI.
To say that things have come full circle for Dianne and Tommy Henderson would probably be an under-statement.
After 40 years of marriage and two long, successful careers, they are retiring from Caldwell
Community College and Technical Institute, the same institution where they met and fell in love as stu-dents
in 1968.
Both Dianne and Tommy came to CCC&TI in 1968 just out of high school. Dianne was working on her
associate’s degree in Business Administration and Tommy was enrolled in the automotive program. The
two met while attending the college and married in 1969. Both moved on to the workforce before finishing
their degrees and started careers that would eventually bring
them back home to CCC&TI.
Dianne worked at Broyhill Furniture Industries from 1969 until
1980. In 1981, she took a position as Bookkeeper with Willow
Street Middle School and then with Gamewell Middle School.
When a position opened up in 1983 at CCC&TI in the Life Skills
Center (now Basic Skills), Dianne was encouraged by the direc-tor
of the program and a co-worker to apply for the position.
“At first I wasn’t interested,” she says, “but it was closer to
home and I knew I could take classes for free and finish my
degree. I always wanted to continue my education so I decided
to apply.”
While working at the college, Dianne completed her associate’s
degree in business in 1989 and went on to earn her bachelor’s
degree from Appalachian State University in 1996.
Over the years, Dianne has worked as Basic Skills Center
Secretary from 1983 to 1996. From there, she became Huskins
Program Coordinator where she served for three years. In 1999,
Dianne moved on to the Financial Aid office where she worked
as a Financial Aid Officer and Veterans Coordinator before
becoming Director of Financial Aid in 2000. In 2008, Dianne
became Assistant to the Executive Vice President.
While Dianne’s career has been varied and she has served in
many areas of the college over the years, she says one thing has
unified her experiences here. “The programs I’ve worked with
have always been very student-oriented programs. I’ve enjoyed
helping the students because I know where they’re coming
from,” she says. “I wanted them to know that if they wanted
something badly enough, anything is possible. It just takes
time.”
When asked what she’ll miss most about the college, Dianne is
quick to answer. “I’ll miss the people,” she says simply. “The
wonderful thing about this place is that you become a family.
People really care about each other. I’ve made a lot of friends.
I’ve had some great times and a lot of fun!”
For Tommy, who returned to CCC&TI in 1997 as Autobody Instructor with both the curriculum and
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Pictured above is Dianne
Henderson. Below is
Tommy Henderson.
Note to
Students
EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY:
A CCC&TI college ID
badge or driver’s
license is required to
access Pell Grant
(FAFSA), all
scholarships, WIA,
TAA, etc. in the
bookstore. The
Student’s 7-digit
student ID number is
also required. This is
mandated by the
government.
Have this information
ready for every
purchase you make.
Huskins programs, it’s also the people that he’ll miss most- specifically, his students. “I will miss my stu-dents
deeply,” he says. “I’ll really miss my high school students because of their energy, excitement and
eagerness to learn.”
Before returning to CCC&TI, Tommy, who is an ASE Certified Master Technician, worked several years as
an autobody technician at Church’s Autubody in Granite Falls and nearly 17 years as Bodyshop Foreman
with Caldwell Freightlines.
But it’s his work with students that has been the most rewarding. Tommy says his students have been like
adopted children for both him and Dianne. “Over the years, we’ve been to weddings, graduations, and even
had some students bring their own families back for us to meet,” said Tommy who’s also taken his own
time to mentor one high school senior each year since starting his teaching career at CCC&TI. “My stu-dents
are what I’m here for. My main objective has always been to turn them into technicians and make
their lives better.”
Both Dianne and Tommy agree that CCC&TI has been a great place to work. “I didn’t see my work at
CCC&TI as a job,” Tommy says. “It was an opportunity to pass on my knowledge to my students and to
make a difference in their lives. When you can stand back and see that you’ve made a difference, that’s
reward enough.” Dianne agrees. “It’s the best place we’ve ever worked,” she says. “The key is to find where
you fit and when you fit, it’s hard to leave. Retirement is bittersweet. But this is a good place to go out on
and we have a new phase in our lives to begin.”
After their upcoming retirement, Dianne and Tommy, who have already sold their home in Hudson, will be
moving to the Charlotte area to be closer to their daughter and two granddaughters. The Hendersons hope
to find a home they can work on together and also plan to continue biking, golfing and traveling together.
Tommy says he’ll also be working to restore two old Chevrolet Corvettes and one day hopes to fix up a car
for each of his granddaughters. “Retirement for me will be a lot of family time,” he says.
Congratulations to Dianne and Tommy Henderson on their retirement!
CCC&TI Welcomes New Women’s Basketball Coach and
Assistant.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently announced that Rick Heavner will be the new
Head Coach for the Women’s Basketball program. Assisting Heavner will be Haley Barrett.
Heavner brings several years of coaching experience to the CCC&TI program, as well as a firm belief in the
importance of the community college system. Heavner, who dropped out of high school, worked for 13
years in the furniture industry before deciding to come back to school to finish his education. After two
years at Catawba Valley Community College, he attended Lenoir Rhyne University, where he earned his
bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 1998. After earning his degree, Heavner joined the faculty and
coaching staff at South Caldwell High School as an assistant with both the men’s and women’s teams.
Heavner also spent two years as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at CVCC and then served as an assistant
coach at Lenoir Rhyne University, all while continuing to teach full time at South Caldwell High School.
When Heavner and wife, Stephanie, decided to adopt a child, Heavner took a break from coaching to focus
on his family. He says that the opportunity at CCC&TI was just what he needed to get back in the game. “I
am very excited to be taking on the program at CCC&TI. I think that community colleges are an important
part of the community. They give opportunities both educationally and athletically that some people might
not otherwise get,” he says. “I wouldn’t be where I am today and wouldn’t have had the opportunity to fur-ther
my education and play college basketball myself, had it not been for the community college system.”
Heavner says he hopes to bring some stability to the CCC&TI Women’s Basketball Program and is most
excited about working with the students. “Coach is just a fancy word for teacher,” he says. “I am looking
forward to teaching these students about basketball. There are lots of things you can learn through sports
that will stay with you throughout life.”
Assisting Heavner in the coming season will be local standout Haley Barrett. Barrett, who is a native of
Caldwell County and a 2005 graduate of South Caldwell High School, was a star player during her fresh-men
year. “She was one of the best women players I have ever seen,” says Heavner. Unfortunately, an
injury landed Barrett on the sidelines during her sophomore year. Despite battling continued injuries and 4
knee surgeries during her high school career, Barrett still earned a full scholarship to play at Winthrop 3
For up-to-date
schedule information,
check the Web.
www.cccti.edu
CCC&TI is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.
University but, due to her injuries, was unable to play
and enrolled at Chowan University for one semester
before returning to Caldwell County for personal rea-sons.
Over the last year, Barrett has traveled to Peru for mis-sion
work, has spent three months working on a Dude
Ranch in Colorado, and has helped coach at West
Caldwell High School. Barrett hopes to make her time at
CCC&TI productive as she is already enrolled for the fall
semester in CCC&TI’s autobody program.
Both Heavner and Barrett are excited about the coming
year and are busy recruiting for the fall. The first prac-tice,
along with open tryouts will be held on October 1
and 2.
Any student interested in women’s basketball at CCC&TI
should contact Head Coach Rick Heavner at 828-726-
2388.
CCC&TI’s Tony Lingle to Retire
Over the last 48 years, Tony Lingle’s career has taken him from employee and manag-er
to trainer and educator. Now, after nearly a half-century of working with local busi-nesses
and students, he is set to retire.
Lingle began his career in 1961 in the local furniture industry and moved quickly to a
management position. In 1974, he came to Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute where he earned his associate’s degree while continuing to work
part-time. From there, he transferred to Appalachian State University where he
earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1976 and his master’s
degree in Economics and Business in 1977.
In 1988, Lingle joined CCC&TI’s Corporate and Continuing Education Department as
an Instructor and Director of Business and Industry Training. Lingle worked with
local businesses to develop and conduct on-site training for their employees. From
there, Lingle eventually became an instructor with CCC&TI’s curriculum business pro-gram
and later was named Director of Business Administration Programs for both the
Caldwell and Watauga Campuses where he has served for the last 12 years.
When asked what he’ll miss most about the college, Lingle says ���Two things – the stu-dents
and the employees. I’ll miss everybody from the administrators and co-workers
to students.” Lingle says the most rewarding part of his time at CCC&TI has been see-ing
the success of his students. “That’s what we’re all about,” he says. “Getting these
students an education, so they can get a job and become productive members of socie-ty.
That’s what has been most meaningful to me.”
After retirement, Lingle and wife, Laura, plan to sell their Lenoir home and move to
Hershey, PA to be closer to their son, Kevin and grandson, Jack. In the meantime,
Lingle says getting the house ready to put on the market will keep him busy.
Congratulations to Tony Lingle on his retirement!
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Pictured is CCC&TI’s newly named
Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Rick Heavner, right,
with Assistant Coach Haley Barrett, left.
Tony Lingle
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Summer camp for teachers? Yes, indeed!
During the week of July 20th, CECHS staff gathered for their fourth annual Summer Camp. In preparation for the upcoming school year, staff members
worked for three extended days on team and relationship building activities with new teachers, exploring Caldwell County, and the New Schools Project
(NSP) Learning Lab Initiative.
Participants traveled to Greensboro to spend a day in collaboration with faculty from the other NSP model schools (learning labs). With guidance from
the NSP administrators, teachersl worked in teams to create "big ideas" designed to infuse their curriculum and projects with relevance and rigor. On
the Caldwell County tour, the group explored the communities of Happy Valley, Buffalo Cove, and King's Creek, taking in the many sights of Highway
268 and stopping for a picnic lunch at the Yadkin Valley Community Center along the way. A visit to downtown Lenoir completed the day.
Current staff enjoyed getting to know the new teachers and helping them learn more about CECHS. Orientation activities included: power point slides,
role playing, finding your personality shape, and touring the CCC&TI campus. Relationships, team projects, exploring Caldwell County...all of this may
sound very familiar to CECHS students. Early College instructors really do practice what they teach!
Schedules Announced for Wise-Up Workshops and Write Wise Wednesdays.
Wise-Up is the college’s Workshop Information Series on Education, Understanding, and Professionalism (WISE UP). Wise Up provides students
with a wide range of non-credit informal educational opportunities, on a monthly basis, on topics ranging from Time Management to Learning Styles to
Managing Anxiety and dealing with substance issues. The Fall 2009 schedule of WISE-UP Workshops is listed below.
Write Wise Wednesdays are thirty-minute workshops on the Caldwell and Watauga Campuses. These workshops provide students with the skills to
make them successful writers. Techniques learned in these workshops will help students save time on writing and researching. Topics include strategies
for specific parts of the writing and researching processes and documentation styles.
These brief and concise workshops are offered twice on Wednesdays at 8:15 and 12:15 and designed for all levels of writers. A complete schedule is listed
below and can always be found on the Writing Center tab on Blackboard. Watauga Campus writing workshops are also listed below and on the student
workshop schedule.
For writing-related questions, please call the Writing Center on the Caldwell Campus at 828.726.2722 or the Watauga Campus at 828.297.2185, exten-sion
5292, or contact us online at writingcenter@cccti.edu
Pictured above are the participants from the 4th Annual CECHS Staff Summer Camp.
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Caldwell Campus - WISE-UP Schedule
Fall 2009
Date Workshop Room
Tues, Aug. 25 Orientation series: Intro to Student Email , Blackboard, and WebAdvisor F 217, 218, 219
Thur, Aug. 27 Orientation series: Blackboard Features F 219
Tues, Sept. 1 Orientation series: Student Services H 322
Thur, Sept. 3 Orientation series: Online Services F 219
Thur, Sept. 10 Academic Skills: Overcoming Math Anxiety H 322
Tues, Sept. 15 Academic Skills: Word 2007 F 219
Tues, Sept. 22 Academic Skills: Overcoming Writing Anxiety H 322
Thur, Sept. 24 Academic Skills: Graphing Calculator H 322
Tues, Sept. 29 Research: NC Live F 219
Thur, Oct. 1 Academic Skills: Test-taking and Study Skills H 322
Tues, Oct. 6 Academic Skills: Time Management H 322
Thur, Oct. 15 Research: Evaluation of Web Sources F 219
Tues, Oct. 20 Academic Skills: Registration Advising and WebAdvisor F 219
Thur, Oct. 22 Academic Skills: Power Point Presentations F 219
Tues, Oct. 27 Academic Skills: The Basics of Oral Presentations H 322
Thurs, Oct. 29 Research: MLA and APA Formatting F 219
Thur, Nov. 12 Novel Discussion: Mountains Beyond Mountains H 322
Caldwell Campus - Write Wise Wednesdays
All Write Wise Wednesdays workshops are held in F-218 on the Caldwell Campus
from 8:15-8:45 and from 12:15-12:45.
Date Topic
August 26: What’s the Writing Center?: An Orientation to Campus and Online Services
September 2: Getting Started: Brainstorming Strategies
September 9: Introductions & Conclusions
September 16: Body Paragraphs
September 23: Avoiding Common Grammatical Errors
September 30: Keep Reading: Making Your Writing Better
October 7: Can’t I Just Google It?: Search Engines & Web Directories
October 21: Tailor-made Research for YOUR Classes
October 28: Found It Online: Evaluating Electronic Resources
November 4: MLA
November 18: APA
December 2: Getting Hired: Cover Letters (8:15) and Resumes (12:15)
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CCC&TI Watauga Campus: Fall, 2009 Workshops:
Topic Date & Time Location
Making the Grade: How to Excel in College (D. Freeman) Thursday, 8/27/09, 12:10-12:55 Room 120
Show Me the Money: Financial Aid for College (J. Lentz) Friday, 9/4/09, 2:00-2:45, Room 120
Go Figure: Using Calculators Effectively (Math Faculty) Thursday, 9/10/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Ace It: How to Study and Take Tests (N. Leonard) Tuesday, 9/15/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Book Discussion: Three Cups of Tea (S. Shaut) Thursday, 9/17/09, 5:30-7:00, Room 112
Add It Up: Overcoming Math Anxiety (Math Faculty) Thursday, 9/24/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Finding Information: NC Live Research (J. Bailey) Tuesday, 9/29/09, 2:00-2:45, Rm 105 (Library)
Wednesday, 9/30/09, 5:00-5:45, Rm 105 (Library)
Write Right: College-Level Paper Writing (W. Reynolds) Friday, 10/2/09, 2:00-2:45, Room 120
Track It Down: On-Line Research Strategies (H. Wright) Friday, 10/9/09, 1:00-1:45, Room 102
Prove It: Documenting Research Papers (T. Hearron) Thursday, 10/15/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Recollections: Remembering Academic Material (D. Freeman) Thursday, 10/22/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Write On: Overcoming Writing Anxiety (W. Reynolds) Tuesday, 10/27/09, 5:15-6:00, Room 120
Psychologically Speaking: APA Documentation (T. Hearron) Tuesday, 11/3/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
Just Do It: Online Registration & Student Email (B. Watson & K. Jones) Thursday, 11/5/09, 3:00-3:45, Room 102
Tuesday, 11/10/09, 3:45-4:30, Room 102
Chill: Stress Management Strategies & Skills (L. Wollpert & K. Golden) Thursday, 11/19/09, 12:10-12:55, Rm WOTF-101
To the Point: Constructing Power-Point Presentations (H. Wright) Friday, 11/20/09, 1:00-1:45, Room 102
Relativity: Enhancing Interpersonal Relations (J. Freeman) Tuesday, 11/24/09, 12:10-12:55, Room 120
The Bottom Line: Successful Job Interviews (N. Leonard) Friday, 12/4/09, 2:00-2:45, Room 120
Netiquette: Etiquette on the Internet (W. Reynolds) Tuesday, 12/8/09, 5:15-6:00, Room 102
News, Notes & Nods
CCC&TI
Debbie Mitchell, Director, Landscape Gardening, was chosen as the President of the North Carolina Community College
Horticulture Instructor Association (NCCCHIA). “This is a tremendous honor and one which she is very much deserving,” said
Mark Barber, Department Chair, Industrial and Public Service. “We are extremely proud of her.” Congratulations to Debbie
Mitchell!
Foothills Performing Arts announces Its 2009 – 2010 season.
On September 11, 2009 Foothills Performing Arts will open its 2009-2010 Season with the two-man production of Greater Tuna. The
side-splitting comedy about Texas' third smallest town, where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band
of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by only two performers, making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful
as they depict all of the inhabitants of Tuna -- men, women, children and animals. Starring theatre veterans, Bill Morgan and Peter Bost.
This production, which is directed by Joshua Scott, is created by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams and Ed Howard who took it to Broadway.
Published by Samuel French.
The fall production in October 2009 is Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts which will surprise modern audiences with some of the issues that it dis-cusses.
Helene Alving is about to dedicate an orphanage she has built in the memory of her dead husband, Captain Alving. She has built
the orphanage to deplete her husband's wealth so that their son, Osvald, might not inherit anything from him. Osvald (whom she had
sent away so that he would not be corrupted by his father) is dying, and (worse) has fallen in love with Regina Engstrand, Mrs. Alving's
maid. How will the play end? This drama is one of Ibsen’s most powerful works, but also one of his most controversial. Directed by
Michael Philyaw. This play is already cast and stars, Beth Woodard and Caleb Sigmon as the Alvings.
Spend December 2009 in a festive mood, as the Farndale ladies mount another assault on the classics with their stage version of A
Christmas Carol. They enthusiastically portray a dizzy array of characters from the Dickensian favorite (and a few which aren't), engi-neer
some novel audience participation while bravely contending with an intrusive PA system . The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate
Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of “A Christmas Carol” is "Another classic dramatic massacre that enthralls. "-
Independent. Written by Walter Zerlin Jnr. and published by Samuel French, Inc. Directed by Scott Woodard. Auditions will be held
7:00pm on Oct. 12 & 13, 2009.
February 2010 rings in the new year with, Don’t Dress for Dinner, a frenetic case of mistaken identity with more twists than a corkscrew.
When Jacqueline decides to visit her mother for a few days, her husband Bernard sees an opportunity for a cozy weekend with his new
mistress. His bachelor pal Robert calls to announce his return from Hong Kong, so Bernard invites him along as his alibi, also hiring a
Cordon Bleu-level cook to cater a delicious dinner. But when Jacqueline realizes Robert is coming for a visit everything changes, and the
high speed farce begins—one impossible situation leads to another! Written by Marc Camoletti, adapted by Robin Hawdon, and pub-lished
by Samuel French. Directed by John Hogan, auditions will be 7:00pm on December 14 & 15, 2009.
The spring production for April 2009 will be Dairy Queen Days. Sixteen-year-old Trout Moseley discovers the weight his family name
carries when he returns to the Georgia mill town founded by his great-grandfather. There Trout's father, Joe Pike Moseley, a Methodist
minister whose wife has been hospitalized for depression, struggles to regain his faith while Trout reacquaints himself with a colorful
assortment of relatives. Trout takes refuge in a job at the local Dairy Queen, and becomes involved with an angry, young woman whose
bitter father is trying to unionize the mill workers. Mr. Bob Inman tells this story with humor, compassion and a sense of baffling sad-ness
at the ways relationships can go wrong. Published by Dramatic Publishing and directed by Beth Woodard, auditions will be held
March 8 & 9, 2010 at 7:00pm.
Foothills will wrap up its season in July 2010 with The Beloved Dearly. Twelve year old Ernie is always looking for a fast buck. This
time, the middle-school tycoon stumbles onto a money-making bonanza: pet funerals for kids. He hires Dusty to decorate the burial
boxes and Tony to dig the holes, but his prize find is a tomboy named Swimming Pool who delivers a crying jag not to be missed. It's
only after his own pet departs for the canine hereafter that Ernie realizes just how much more there is to life (and death) than making
money. A comedy written by Doug Cooney and published by The Dramatic Publishing Company, auditions will be held April 26 & 27,
2010; 7pm. Resumes are being accepted for Artistic & Technical Director for this production.
Show Dates:
GREATER TUNA – September 11-13 & 18-20, 2009
GHOSTS – October 16-18 & 23-25, 2009
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY’S PRODUCTION OF A Christmas
Carol – December 11-13 & 18-20, 2009
DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER – February 19-21 & 26-28, 2010
DAIRY QUEEN DAYS – April 23-25 & April 30 - May 2, 2010
THE BELOVED DEARLY – July 9-11 & 16-18, 2010
Those who are interested in applying for Artistic Director or Technical Director should write to Foothills Performing Arts / 2855 Hickory
Blvd. / Hudson, NC 28645. Interviews will be scheduled. All auditions and performances will be in the FPA Theater located in building
“B” on the campus of CCC & TI on Hwy 321. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8:00pm with Sunday matinees at 3:00pm.
Ticket prices are Adult - $10 / Senior - $8 / Student & Child - $6. Season Tickets are on sale for $35.00 for six visits and are good for
one year from ticket purchase date.
For more information please call 828-726-2318 or check our web site: www.foothillsperformingarts.org
Email: foothillsperformingarts.nc@gmail.com
Foothills Performing Arts Willy Award Banquet
The Board of Directors of Foothills Performing Arts will hold the annual Willy Award Banquet to recognize 2008-2009 productions on
Saturday, August 29, 2009 upstairs at the JE Broyhill Civic Center beginning with a Silent Auction at 6:00pm. Items for auction
include: theatre tickets to Barter Theatre, Blowing Rock Stage Co., Foothills Performing Arts, The HUB Dinner Theatre, and a Caldwell
Co. High School Main Stage Performance Package; dining certificates for auction include: Fatz Café, Ruby Tuesday Restaurant, and
Sagebrush Steakhouse. Other items from local artists and businesses will be available. A dinner buffet at 6:30pm will be catered by
the JE Broyhill Civic Center Catering Service and the cost is $10.00.
Up for awards are the cast and production staff of -
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY’S
PRODUCTION OF Macbeth Directed by Scott Woodard
THE RAINDROP WALTZ Directed by Michael Philyaw & Gwen Gibson
A TUNA CHRISTMAS Directed by Joshua Scott
THE MEMORY OF WATER Directed by Vaun Healey
CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN Directed by Dr. Pat Looper
LOST IN YONKERS Directed by Peter Bost
Special awards, the Doug Carter and the Volunteer of the Year, will go to those who have contributed so much to community theatre in
Caldwell County.
The public is invited to attend dinner and to enjoy the auction and entertainment as we celebrate with our volunteers and season ticket
holders. Call 828-726-2318 by August 20th for reservations .
Repowering our Region: Conference Highlights ‘Green’ Revolution
How would you feel if you were buying groceries with no checkout each time you shopped, and the store sent you a bill at the end of the
month? Imagine putting gas in your car without being able to read the price at the pump, and the station bills you at the end of the
month. That’s exactly how we pay for our utilities now, said Harry Wingo, keynote speaker for the recent green forum, “Re-Powering
our Region: Building Profit By Being Green.” More than 200 participants turned out for the free regional event hosted at the J.E.
Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir.
Wingo serves as the policy counsel for cybersecurity and energy at Google in Washington, D.C. He, along with many other expert speak-ers
and panelists, were on hand recently to raise awareness of energy efficient practices, so that consumers, businesses and area leaders
can work together to build a greener workforce and increase savings.
Wingo shared Google’s current development of the Smartgrid. Through this new technology, consumers would be able to view power
usage through a graph on their computers, making it easier to monitor and conserve electricity. The graph would show spikes and peak
electricity times, which would lead to a different way of thinking about usage. Google’s goal is to gain information from utility compa-nies
and make information easier for consumers to understand, said Wingo. Legislation on this technology is still pending.
CCC&TI President Ken Boham helped kick off the event, sharing several noteworthy collaborations during a special opening dinner
held Thursday night. In addition to valuable instruction for the emerging green workforce, he cited such projects as the college’s new
energy performance contract with Trane Comfort Solutions to help reduce the institution’s carbon footprint with guaranteed savings
that will offset current energy usage. Also, a Greenhouse to Greenhouse project initiated by Google and Caldwell County will use green-house
gas emissions to allow the college to power a greenhouse lab turning landfill methane into an energy and education asset.
Friday’s panelist Scott Suddreth of Building Performance Engineering in Boone, NC was applauded for his remark that we are not in an
energy crisis today. It is simply a decision on where to get energy, he said. “We are leaving the information age and moving into the
green technology age,” he added.
“It starts with our homes,” said Suddreth, “where 20 to 40 percent of energy is wasted through ductwork, attics and crawlspaces.” He
added Habitat for Humanity homes are now built with a guaranteed
electric bill of approximately $15 per month, or the contractor will fix
the problem and pay the overage.
Charlie Nobles, North American Sales Manager for Tyco Electronics,
pointed to remarkable efficiency methods currently being used over-seas.
Tyco Electronics manufactures the power meters, connectors
and lighting elements that get power from one place to the other.
Street lighting systems in Europe, for instance, use special sensors
that receive input from traffic and weather conditions to power down
when possible, he said. He also pointed out the number of wind
farms overseas that provide power solely with onshore and offshore
wind. There is stimulus money for these things, said Nobles.
Quint David of the Renewable Energy Initiative at Appalachian State
University provided an onsite display of the Daisy trailer, much like
the new green mobile that CCC&TI will hit the road with soon. The
trailer includes hands-on demonstrations, such as a small pop-up
wind turbine, a solar pathfinder that measures how much sun is
available daily at a given location, and information on wind site
analysis, which estimates the annual miles per hour of wind power.
Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation is one of the first utility
companies in the state to implement programs, such as GreenSmart,
mandated by NC Energy legislation in 2007, according to Brian Crutchfield, director of sustainable development. The company had a
live demonstration of the new CFL lightbulbs, which may be purchased through Blue Ridge at a discounted rate. A 13-watt bulb actual-ly
appears brighter than a standard 60-watt bulb, uses less electricity and has a useful life of nearly eight years. Crutchfield also
announced the state’s first Green Tax holiday Nov. 6-8 that will apply to all Energy Star Appliances.
The conference concluded with information on companies and goods that are already going green in the area, including Foothills
Biodiesel, Textiles/Advanced Materials, DwellBox, Fairfield Chair and Vanir. Approximately a dozen vendors were also on hand for
attendees to get more information on training, products, and additional information.
Both Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and Appalachian State University have a variety of sustainable programs
and instruction. In addition to offering specialized tracts for construction workers, plumbers, HVAC, electricians, business and home-owners,
the two institutions have partnered to provide a Building Performance Institute certification. The program allows contractors
to specialize in sustainable development, high performance building, renewable energy, water management and green landscape
design. CCC&TI also offers its sustainable courses through its new JobsNOW program where students can receive certification in six
months or less.
David Waechter, small business coordinator and instructor at CCC&TI, was excited about the level of interest in the forum. “I heard
people discussing new business opportunities, new business relationships and even the possibility of locating an expanding industry in
Caldwell County all because of this event,” he said. “CCC&TI’s Institute for Sustainable Technology continues to make Caldwell County
a destination for sustainable businesses. We have the tools and infrastructure to educate, attract and develop ‘green’ business in this
area which translates into new jobs for our citizens.”
CCC&TI Vocational and Technical Coordinator and Instructor, Ben Willis, summed it up. “Whether you think this ‘green movement’ is
another ad or not, the government is getting ready to throw billions of dollars into ‘green’ business and industry,” he said. “The ques-tion
you need to ask yourself is - are you prepared to catch it?”
“Re-Powering Our Region: Building Profit By Being Green” was sponsored by Appalachian State University, Blue Ridge Electric
Membership Corp., Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy,
Economic Development Commission of Caldwell County and Google.
For more information on CCC&TI’s Institute for Sustainable Technology or one of several ‘green’ seminars, call 828.726.2284 or for a
recap of the event visit www.cccti.edu/gogreen.
Google’s Harry Wingo speaks at CCC&TI’s
recent Green Forum.
CCC&TI Hosts Brazilian Exchange
A unique exchange program brought 22 students
from Brazil to Caldwell Community College and
Technical Institute last month. During their two-week
stay, students from Faculdade Impacta
Technologia and the Universidade do Parlamento
attended classes in information technology and
English as a Second Language, in addition to
immersing themselves in U.S. culture.
The visit grew from a relationship CCC&TI initi-ated
two years ago when a college instructor,
Frederico Castelloes, also a native of Brazil,
expressed interest in offering an instructional
exchange between the two countries as part of
the institution’s global diversity initiatives.
Administrative leaders from CCC&TI began
exploring ways to connect with Brazilian officials
with a short visit in summer 2007. Last summer, CCC&TI President Ken Boham led college officials from both CCC&TI and
Appalachian State University to the country, returning with a formal letter of intent of interest to move forward with an educational
exchange.
“We wanted this to be more than just the traditional cultural exchange,” explained CCC&TI Executive Vice President David Shockley.
“We want this to be meaningful. There are many things both of us can learn,” he said.
In fact, many people have a misconception of Brazil. San Paulo is among the largest financial cities in the world, and the country’s pop-ulation
has exploded to 192 million people. Through technology, CCC&TI hopes to connect economics and business classes with insti-tutions
in Brazil, while their students would like to learn more about information technology.
During the recent visit, students visited the North Carolina Capitol, Department of Commerce, Bio Network, Solar Center and
Centennial Campus in Raleigh and a CCC&TI Board of Trustees meeting, in addition to touring the Dell plant, CommScope and
Appalachian State University. Visitors were also treated to shopping, the local Blackberry Festival, the Highland Games at Grandfather
Mountain, Hickory Alive, a barbecue picnic and dining at several area restaurants. Studies focused on information technology security,
the VMWare Academy, virtualization and new trends, international business, sustainability, the English language and more with pre-sentations
from Google and the state’s Worldview Organization.
The visit concluded with a special graduation ceremony where students were awarded certificates for successful completion of
CCC&TI’s IT Institute and English as a Second Language programs. Dr. Shockley presented certificates to the two participating univer-sities
as well for their dedication in making the program a success.
“This is the beginning of something special,” Shockley told students. “It has been a lot of work, effort, give and take, but today gives
me goosebumps to see this come to pass. You are a joy to be around and the experience has been uplifting for me personally,” he said.
“You are a credit to the Brazilian culture. We want this program to be meaningful, and you are part of the beginning. Congratulations
on your success and in helping us pave the way for the future.”
Dr. Regina Hartley, business department chair, who helped coordinate much of the trip, welcomed the first graduating class. “This is
something unprecedented, the start of something new,” she said. “We are pleased and honored to have you here.”
CCC&TI President Ken Boham said he is excited to see where to program can go from here. The ultimate goal is to have students and
faculty in both countries visit the other country to share ideas and build a strong relationship, he said.
“This is a continuation and strengthening of a relationship we have tried to build,” Boham added. “Our earlier trips to Brazil resulted in
students and faculty coming here. Our hope is, as soon as the budget is willing, that we will be able to reciprocate this exchange.”
Brazilian students from Faculdade Impacte in San Paulo returned home and quickly developed a Youtube video of their visit to North
Carolina. To see it, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0mwtRj46G0
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Tributes - From the Foundation of CCC&TI
Memorial gifts and honoraria are very meaningful ways to express sympathy to a bereaved family or to recognize someone on a special occasion. An indi-vidual’s
legacy will continue to live on through the educational opportunities made possible by these special gifts. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges
the following tributes received May 5, 2009 through July 24, 2009:
In honor of Ashley Walker Bolick to the Dream Scholarship: Jennifer and Howard Hice, Jr.
In honor of Dwight T. and Patricia D. Church: Mrs. Rose C. Church
In honor of Kay Crouch, recipient of the 2009 Great Teacher Award:
- Ms. Amy Cortner
- Mr. Jimmy Council
- Ms. Betty Jolly
- Ms. Nancy Posey
- Ms. Martha Y. Zimmerman
In honor of Helen Hatley on the occasion of Mother’s Day 2009, mother of Ann, to the Helen Hatley Achievement Award: Larry and Ann Houck
In honor of Beverly Jaynes, CCC&TI Basic Skills Department Chair: Ms. Catherine Bennington Jenrette
In honor of Emily Jaynes, CCC&TI Basic Skills Department Chair: Ms. Catherine Bennington Jenrette
In memory of Dwight Church: Mrs. Rose C. Church
In memory of Ellen Cortner, mother-in-law of Amy Cortner, to the Humanities Fund:
- Ms. Camille Annas
- Ms. Margaret Hampson
- Ms. Christina Toy
In memory of Steve Jaynes, husband of Beverly, to the Basic Skills Department Fund:
- Ms. Helen Ball
- Sandy and Ed Blair
- Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Rose Bolick
- Anita and Mike Broach
- Caldwell County Even Start Family Literacy
- Caldwell County Rotary Club
- Kathy and Jimmy Church
- John and Belinda Corpening
- Harry and Bobbie Curtis
- Melissa and Michael Darling
- Ms. Trudi Denise Drum
- Kathy and AP Gardner
- Lloyd and Betty Gentry
- Ms. Maleah J. Haas
- Carolyn and Herman Hansen
- Ms. Nancy Hatley
- Ms. Melinda Hefner
- Jimmy and Nancy Hemphill
- Mr. Darrell Holsclaw
- Sanford and Wanda Isenhour
- Ms. Catherine Bennington Jenrette
- Larry and Ann Keeter
- Ms. Arlene G. Owens
- Judi and William Sale
- Ms. Margaret Coffey Seagle
- Ms. Candace L. Triplett
In memory of Steve Jaynes, husband of Beverly, to the CCC&TI TRIO Program Funds: Ms. Alice Lentz
In memory of her son, Michael, to the W. Michael Pearson Scholarship: Ms. Marjorie Pearson
In memory of Gilma Roberts, former CCC&TI Student Support Services Director and Instructor of Speech, Spanish, and English, to the Gilma Roberts
Scholarship: Gary and Lynda Brown
In memory of Mabel Taylor, mother of CCC&TI Board of Trustee Chair Larry Taylor: Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Boham